Archaeology | Erie
Yesterday __ Learn about two examples of archaeology in Erie County.
"Several sites within Erie County have been the subject of archaeological field
studies conducted by Mercyhurst College, Edinboro University and Gannon
University, including the following two examples." - From erieyesterday.org -
http://www.erieyesterday.org/research/archeology/

Arch Leetsdale Home Page __ Learn about the find of an ancient bog under the Leetsdale casting basin. More importantly as you visit different pages at this
web site, you will read about the involvement of the Army Corps of Engineers and
their dedication to good archaeological research. - illustrated - From US Army
Corps of Engineers -
http://www.lrp.usace.army.mil/lmon/arch1.htm

Bedford Village Archeological Site: Significance __ "The Bedford
Village Site represents an unusual mix of phases in Native American history in
the region. As one of the most eastern Monongahela sites ever discovered, it
represents the possibility of transition between the Monongahela and other
peoples of central Pennsylvania." A brief overview of the site. - From museumstuff.com -
http://www.museumstuff.com/learn/topics/Bedford_Village_Archeological_Site::sub::Significance

The Conservancy
Preserves An Ancient Pennsylvania Site __ "Atapco Properties, Inc., which
now owns much of the land surrounding Ebbert Spring, has agreed to donate over
three acres of the site to the Conservancy for permanent preservation. While
this portion of the site has not been excavated, a preliminary survey of the
property has produced an extensive prehistoric artifact assemblage, as well as
evidence of a French and Indian War-period occupation."

Digging
Around a Gettysburg Address __ "...everyone is abuzz, digging holes,
sifting dirt, and taking copious notes at The Daniel Lady Farm, site of a
battlefield operating room during one of the nation’s goriest events — the Civil
War’s Battle of Gettysburg." Learn how Professor Starrs Turns Search for Civil War Graves into a Living Laboratory for Higher Learning. - From gwu.edu -
http://www.gwu.edu/~bygeorge/061003/starrs.html

Does the Natural Gas
Boom Endanger Archaeology? __ "Back in the mid-1980s, Pennsylvania
historical societies first identified the natural gas industry as a threat to
archaeological sites. At the time, the warning just covered conventional well
drilling." Learn how fracking techniques have changed things. -
illustrated - From
http://www.archaeology.org/1111/trenches/natural_gas_fracking_pennsylvania.html

Early Stone Cairns and Rows in Eastern Pennsylvania __ "Southwest of Allentown,
Pennsylvania, on a wooded forty-plus acre ridge site in the Oley Hills, is an
impressive and unusual array of manmade stone features that bears little
relationship to any known colonial workmanship or activity. These features
consist of large and intricately constructed cone-shaped and flat-topped cairns,
oddly shaped stone rows, stone platforms, a large stone terrace and ritualized
boulders, made by either connecting them with short stone rows, or else by
piling small rocks on top of or against them. The workmanship of many of these
features is truly artistic and awe inspiring." You will find an interesting
article. - From neara.org -
http://www.neara.org/MULLER/intro.htm

Fisher Farm Site
__ An encyclopedic article with links to related material. "The
Fisher Farm Site is an archaeological site in Centre County, Pennsylvania,
United States. Located in fields on the outskirts of Unionville, it is one of
central Pennsylvania's leading archaeological sites." - illustrated - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_Farm_Site

Fort Hunter Mansion and Park __
"In an attempt to locate the remains of the French and Indian War fort, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Commonwealth Archaeology Program
(CAP) will conduct an archaeological survey and testing program at Fort Hunter
Mansion and Park..." Learn more about the search. - illustrated - From forthunter.org - http://www.forthunter.org/

Greenwood
Furnace & Iron Works __ "Greenwood Furnaces are the county's most
complete and best-preserved iron furnace site open to the public. The furnace
stacks, church, and cemetery, along with a reconstructed charcoal-burner's hut
and a museum in the former blacksmith shop, are maintained as historic sites and
interpreted for park visitors." A good look. - illustrated - From rootsweb.ancestry.com -
http://paironworks.rootsweb.ancestry.com/hungreenwood.html

Little aid for
Pennsylvania archaeological sites near wells __ "“There is a drill rig
and catchment basin sitting on half the village," said Johnson, who received a
doctoral degree from the University of Pittsburgh and served as senior
prehistoric archaeologist for Michael Baker Jr. Engineering Inc. “You have
something there – which is better than you get with (excavations of) other
villages – that has been destroyed by drilling." Read about the
controversy. - From indiancountrynews.net -
http://indiancountrynews.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11579&Itemid=116

Pennsylvania
Archaeological Council __ "The Pennsylvania Archaeological Council (PAC)
is a statewide organization of professional archaeologists dedicated to
promoting Pennsylvania archaeology." Learn about the group, its goals and
accomplishments. - From Pennsylvania Archaeological Council -
http://www.pennarchcouncil.org/

PennsylvaniaArchaeology.com __ "What is archaeological evidence? Where is
it found? Bits and pieces of objects made, used, and discarded or lost by people
going about their daily activities make up Pennsylvania’s archaeological
record." This is the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology page and it is
loaded with information. - illustrated - From pennsylvaniaarchaeology.com -
http://www.pennsylvaniaarchaeology.com/Discover.html

The President's
House in Historic Philadelphia __ The house no longer exists, but it
served as the "White House" from 1790 to 1800 when Philadelphia was the capital
of the United States. Learn about the President's House Project from
excavation to future plans. - illustrated - From ushistory.org -
http://www.ushistory.org/presidentshouse/index.htm

Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology __ Read about the Society for
Pennsylvania
Archaeology, its history and activities. There are several reports, abstracts,
and links to related material. - From Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology -
http://www.pennsylvaniaarchaeology.com/

This Week In
Pennsylvania Archaeology __ Keep up to date with what is happening in
Pennsylvania archaeology in this blog. - illustrated - From The State Museum of
Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission -
http://www.twipa.blogspot.com/